Case 1
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Introduction
Type of Building: Commercial Building
Type of Façade: Tiled Façade
From the picture, it is shown that the joint has cracked. The use of ceramic based or plaster as sealant are not suitable for facade due to the harsh environmental conditions especially the tropics. Joint sealants may fail due to adhesion (failure between sealant and substrate), cohesion (failure within sealant) and deterioration of the material:
